A sea of new and existing D.C. bars recently unveiled a range of refreshing elixirs designed to combat the city’s hottest and stickiest months.
The highlighted drinks below are worth the slurp or splurge, because they’re brand new, have a creative and funky presentation, or they celebrate the tail end of summer via super-seasonal pineapple, rhubarb, and peach flavors. And more bars are hopping on the plastic ban bandwagon via lots of paper and metal straws — with many deleting the sucking vessel altogether.
For our guide to D.C.’s hottest new bars, check out this list. For a broader view of the drinking landscape, check out this list of essential bars.
Note: The featured bars and restaurants are not ranked. The map is arranged geographically from north to south.
Don’t see a personal favorite on the list? Sound off in the comments or shoot us an email (dc@eater.com).
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